The Ritual · Shantel Tessier
Ryat Archer
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Ryat Archer is a Lord. In his senior year, the Lords hand him a chosen one. He's the hero of Shantel Tessier's The Ritual, book one of L.O.R.D.S.
Ryat Archer: quick facts
- Book
- The Ritual (L.O.R.D.S.)
- Author
- Shantel Tessier
- Age
- Early 20s (a senior at Barrington University)
- Job
- Senior at Barrington University and a newly sworn member of the Lords
- Love interest
- Blakely Anderson, his chosen one
- Spice
- 5/5 (scorching)
- Darkness
- 5/5
Who is Ryat Archer?
Barrington University belongs to the Lords, a secret society that pays in blood and runs on violence. Ryat is one of them. Blakely's whole life has been planned for her, and Ryat offers her something she's never had: a choice. Or that's what he lets her think. Dark college romance doesn't get more extreme.
What does Ryat look like?
Tall and muscular. Dark brown hair, emerald-green eyes, a sharp jaw.
Ryat's signature traits
- Arrogant, intimidating
- The Lords come first
- Possessive right down to the bone
- His promises aren't what they look like
Red flag: he's in a blood cult. Green flag: out of everyone, he chose you.
The Ritual tropes
Secret societyDark collegeCaptivePossessive hero
The Ritual trigger warnings
- Torture
- Breath play
- Somnophilia
- Trafficking
- Violence
Full list on each book page: The Ritual, The Sinner, The Sacrifice, Carnage, Sabotage, Madness.
L.O.R.D.S. books in order
The Ritual (Ryat), The Sinner, The Sacrifice, Carnage, Sabotage, Madness. The author's site has the latest order.
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Ryat Archer FAQ
- What book is Ryat Archer from?
- The Ritual by Shantel Tessier, book one of L.O.R.D.S.
- Who is Ryat Archer's love interest?
- Blakely Anderson.